Blue Mountains Stargazing Wine Tasting Stargazing

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An adults-only night of wine tasting and stargazing among the vines at Dryridge Estate in the Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains, led by an astronomer, with a ploughman's platter by the firepit.

Days

2 hours, sunset and night

Age

18 and over

Group size

Max 22

Start / finish

Dryridge Estate, Megalong Valley / Dryridge Estate

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

No transport; make your own way to Dryridge Estate (transfer can be added)

Meals

Ploughman's platter with a 7-wine tasting

Route

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Included experiences

Dryridge Estate — tasting of 7 wines
Megalong Valley — sunset over the escarpments
Vineyard — stargazing with an astronomer
Campfire — constellation storytelling

Blue Mountains Stargazing Wine Tasting Stargazing

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Itinerary

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SUNSET IN THE MEGALONG VALLEY

The drive down from Blackheath takes about 20 minutes, through rainforest in the Glen to the floor of the Megalong Valley. You turn off where the Six Foot Track crosses the road, the 45 km bridle trail from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves opened in 1884. Dryridge Estate sits among its vines below the sandstone cliffs of Narrow Neck, which glow orange as the sun goes down behind the ridges to the west. It's a quiet, open place, well away from town lights, which is why the stars come out so well here.

FIRST HOUR: SEVEN WINES AND A PLOUGHMAN'S PLATTER

The first hour is for the glass. The estate's staff pour a tasting of seven current-vintage wines and tell you about each one. With it comes a ploughman's platter: cheeses, cold meats, pickles, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, with locally made bread, grissini and flatbread. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian platters can be arranged when you book. Find a favourite? Bottles are for sale at the cellar door.

SECOND HOUR: STARS OVER THE VINES

As it gets dark, your astronomer takes over among the vines. You learn to read the sky by eye, find the Southern Cross and the Milky Way, and hear constellation stories by the firepit. Then it's your turn at the professional telescope and the binoculars, for planets, star clusters and galaxies of the southern sky, depending on the season. The Magellanic Clouds, two small galaxies only visible from southern skies, are often easy to spot from the valley. Ask the astronomer anything, and watch for falling stars before the drive home.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Dryridge Estate, 226 Aspinall Road, Megalong Valley. The drive takes about 20 minutes from Blackheath, down through the Glen to the valley floor; turn right off Megalong Valley Road at the Six Foot Track onto Aspinall Road.
Minimum age: 18 years.
Dietary needs: Add any dietary needs in the comments when booking.
Accommodation note: You can stay overnight at Dryridge Estate, or at Werriberri, Foys Folly or Peach Tree Cottage, a short drive from the winery.
Please note: The winery is not wheelchair accessible; it is dog-friendly. The tour needs at least 10 guests; if numbers aren't reached you can reschedule or get a refund, one day before the tour.

What is included

1 hour of wine tasting and 1 hour of stargazing with an astronomer
Tasting of 7 current vintage wines
Ploughman's platter (gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options on request)
Telescope and binocular viewing

Not included

Transport to the winery — a transfer can be added as an extra for groups under 4
Bottles of wine, available to buy at the cellar door

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

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A magical, educational night. Our guide turned a lot of knowledge into interesting information, the laser pointer made the constellations easy to find, and the wine and nibbles were delicious under a warm, clear, dark sky.

Sharon Verified· Travelled 13th October 2026

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